2005-2023 TACOMA TRAVELER ADD-A-LEAF AAL BY ARCHIVE GARAGE (STOCK SPRINGS)
>>>Lead time: In stock, boxed and ready<<< Click for --> Install Video Adding armor, hauling or towing? Archive's Traveler Leaf is specifically designed to enhance stock 2005-2023 Tacoma leaf spring packs. The Traveler leaf: Improves load handling, combats squat Increases spring rate and retains overload leaf Fits 3+1 without any modification unlike competition! Creates attractive 4+1 pack from stock leaf packs Fits using stock Tacoma 6.5" U-bolts (check condition) Added spring rate and lift keeps you off the rear bump stops. We highly recommend our Hammer Hangers for best ride and handling! Specs: Made in USA with American 5160 steel! (NOT India or China) Approximate 1" lift (~9.25" top of axle tube to frame bot.) w/ 500 lbs added to DCSB axle weight** Approximate 2" lift (~10.25" top of axle tube to frame bot.) w/ no weight on DC 4-door Intended load: 200 to 750 lbs added to rear axle weight** on DC 4-door Diamond cut ends, tip inserts, and black painted finish Leaf material width: 60mm (2.375") to match stock leaves Leaf spring travel: same as stock (uses ~10" shock travel) Ride with no weight (w/ Hammer Hangers + Fox 2.5"): firmer spring rate is noticed, however still smooth. Ride with 500lbs added (w/ Hammer Hangers + Fox 2.5"): nice ride and confident handling Archive's Initial Review: Even without any weight on my DCSB, the stock 3rd gen 3+1 plus Traveler leaf, Hammer Hangers, and tuned Fox 2.5" shocks are a fantastic combo. You do feel the ride is firmer, but still rides smooth unloaded compared to my coil-sprung Tundra (It's always nice getting back in my Tacoma). With 500lbs added , the ride is very smooth, spring rate just right, and lift is about 1" above stock unloaded height. June 2023 Test w/ 750+lbs: These handled 750+lbs awesome on my DCSB and still held ~3/4" lift, and kept the rear off the bumpstops during rough road testing. I feel these Traveler AALs could even handle a modest "slide-in" camper, especially on an Access Cab Tacoma. *The 3rd gen 2016-2023 3+1 springs are similar, but not identical to the 2nd gen 3+1 "Technical Service Bulletin" springs. The Traveler leaf fits both without modification. (Toyota will replace the old 2nd gen 2+1 leaves, contact dealer). ** The statement "+500 lbs added to rear axle weight" doesn't mean 500lbs in the bed, unless that is centered over the axle. Overhung loads (ie: tire carriers, trailer tongue weight) cause added weight to transfer from the front axle to the rear axle.